José Cartellone Construcciones Civiles SA

What José Cartellone Construcciones Civiles SA does

José Cartellone Construcciones Civiles S.A. (JCCCSA) is an Argentine family-owned heavy civil construction company founded in 1918 and headquartered in Maipú, Mendoza, with a secondary office in Buenos Aires. Operating under the Grupo Cartellone umbrella (which also includes Cartellone Industrial), the company executes large-scale infrastructure projects across 12 specialty areas: dams and hydroelectric plants, road construction and concessions, tunnels and underground works, high-voltage transmission lines and substations, water and sanitation systems, industrial Oil & Gas facilities, mining infrastructure, port installations, bridges, renewable energy projects (wind, solar, biomass), pipelines, and architectural/urban development. Notable reference projects include the 1,400 MW Piedra del Águila hydroelectric complex, the El Chaparral RCC dam in El Salvador, the 100 MW Manantiales Behr wind farm, the 117 MWp Guañizuil II A solar park, the 700+ km Ruta Nacional Nº 7 corridor, and the 420 km Caminhos do Paraná toll road concession in Brazil.

Name

José Cartellone Construcciones Civiles SA

Legal name

José Cartellone Construcciones Civiles S.A.

Website

https://cartellone.com.ar

Company type

Private

Founded year

1918

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

José Cartellone Construcciones Civiles S.A. is an Argentine family-owned civil contractor founded in 1918, executing large-scale infrastructure — dams, highways, tunnels, ports, mining, and renewable energy — for government agencies and private corporations across 15 Latin American markets under EPC, BOT, and concession models.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Civil Engineering and Infrastructure Construction

NAICS

Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237), Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction (23731), Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction (237130)

SIC

Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Works General Contracting (IMAFAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Balance-of-Plant (BOP) & Civil Works for Power Plants (EUAEAAAL), Right-of-way access, foundations & civil works for T&D projects (EUADAKAJ), Site Preparation & Civil Works (Clearing, Grading, Earthworks, Roads) (EUAMAFAA)

Keywords

• Civil engineering construction
• Infrastructure project development
• Hydroelectric dam construction
• EPC infrastructure services
• Road bridge construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Maipu

HQ country

Argentina

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Infrastructure Construction Contracts: The company generates revenue primarily through large-scale infrastructure construction projects for government agencies and private sector clients. Revenue is earned through competitive bidding on public tenders and direct contracts with corporations. Projects are executed under various modalities including traditional construction, EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction), operation and maintenance, and public-private partnerships.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

José Cartellone Construcciones Civiles S.A. executes large-scale civil engineering and infrastructure construction projects across Latin America, spanning 13 specialty areas including dams and hydroelectric plants, roads and highway concessions, tunnels and underground works, transmission lines, water and sanitation systems, industrial facilities, mining infrastructure, ports, bridges, renewable energy, pipelines, and urban/architectural works. Projects are delivered through construction, EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction), operation and maintenance, and public-private partnership (PPP/BOT) modalities for government agencies and private corporations.

Product overview

José Cartellone Construcciones Civiles S.A. (JCCCSA) is a civil construction and infrastructure company founded in 1918, operating as a unified platform offering integrated construction services rather than discrete software products. The company provides end-to-end infrastructure solutions including: dams and hydroelectric plants, road construction and concessions, tunnels and underground works, power transmission lines and substations, water and sanitation systems, industrial Oil & Gas facilities, mining infrastructure, port installations, bridges, renewable energy projects (wind, solar, biomass), pipelines, and architectural/urban development projects. Services span engineering, procurement and construction (EPC), operation and maintenance, and public-private partnership (PPP) arrangements. The company operates across 15 markets in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Fundación Cartellone: Non-profit foundation established as expression of the company's social responsibility, promoting corporate social responsibility and contributing to the integral development of communities where the Group operates. Works in three lines of action: Education, Community Relations, and Art and Culture.

Products and services

• Dams and hydroelectric plants (Presas y centrales hidroeléctricas) Construction of dams and hydroelectric power plants including water infrastructure for government agencies and private energy developers, with projects such as Piedra del Águila (1,400 MW), El Chaparral, and Potrerillos.
• Road infrastructure (Viales) Construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance of roads, highways, and toll road concessions, including the Ruta Nacional N°7 corridor (over 700 km) and international highway projects.
• Tunnels and underground works (Túneles y obras subterráneas) Construction of road and railway tunnels and underground infrastructure, including Buenos Aires Line H subway stations and TBM-excavated mountain tunnels.
• Power transmission lines and transformer stations (Líneas de transmisión y estaciones transformadoras) Construction of high-voltage transmission lines (500 kV, 220 kV, 132 kV) and transformer substations, including the NEA-NOA electrical interconnection project.
• Water and sanitation (Hidráulicas y saneamiento) Construction of water supply systems, sewage treatment plants, stormwater drainage infrastructure, aqueducts, water treatment plants, and flood control systems.
• Industrial and Oil & Gas (Industriales y Oil & Gas) Industrial plant construction for oil, gas, and petrochemical sectors, including refineries, coke plants, pumping stations, and processing facilities such as the YPF La Plata refinery coke plant.
• Mining infrastructure (Infraestructura minera) Construction of mining infrastructure including platforms, tailings dams, drainage systems, and underground excavations for projects such as Veladero, Pascua Lama, and Cerro Negro.
• Port installations (Instalaciones portuarias) Construction of port facilities including piers, wharves, and dockyards, with reference projects such as Muelle Base Naval El Callao in Peru and Muelle Almirante Storni in Argentina.
• Bridges (Puentes) Construction of bridges including cable-stayed, arch, and beam bridges, with notable projects such as the 300m cable-stayed bridge over Rio Pastaza in Ecuador.
• Renewable energy projects (Proyectos de energías renovables) Construction of wind farms, solar photovoltaic parks, and biomass cogeneration plants including Manantiales Behr (100 MW), Miramar (98.6 MW), and Guañizuil II A (117 MWp).
• Pipelines (Ductos) Construction of pipelines including gas pipelines (gasoductos), product pipelines (poliductos), aqueducts, and water mains, such as the Gasoducto Paseo del Bajo (24-inch diameter).
• Architecture and urban development (Arquitectura y urbanismo) Construction of urban infrastructure, residential complexes, and public buildings including Minha Casa Minha Vida housing projects in Brazil and correctional facilities.
• Road concessions (Concesiones viales) Operation and maintenance of toll roads under concession arrangements, including the Corredor Vial N°3 covering over 700 km across four Argentine provinces.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100 years of continuous operation since 1918
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered project-level.

• Subsecretaría Junta Provincial Portuaria, Chubutproject-levelStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Chubut provincial government for expansion and remodeling of Almirante Storni pier, including detailed engineering design and construction of new dock for fishing vessels, viaduct access, and container extension
• Comité de Administración del Fondo Fiduciario para el Transporte Eléctrico Federal (CAF)project-levelStrategic or Co-development PartnerExecution of Rodeo-Iglesia electrical interconnection project, involving 500 kV extra high tension line (initially operating at 132 kV), transformer station construction, and 500 kV station expansion
• Unidad Coordinador para la Ejecución del Proyecto (UCEP)project-levelStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction, operation and maintenance of 500 kV and 220 kV extra high tension lines and transformer stations under the Comahue-Cuyo electrical interconnection project
• Programa de Transmisión Eléctrica del Norte Grandeproject-levelStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction of NEA NOA electrical interconnection (East section) including 500 kV lines, transformer stations, control systems and communications in Formosa, Chaco and Santiago del Estero provinces
• Corten, S.A. de C.V.project-levelStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint execution of By Pass Santa Ana-Sonsonate project in El Salvador, with Cartellone handling civil construction works
• Cordillera Solar VIII S.A. (Scatec Solar – Equinor)project-levelStrategic or Co-development PartnerExecution of Guañizuil II A photovoltaic solar park (117 MWP) including civil works (earth movement, fencing, internal roads, structures) and electrical systems (medium/low voltage collector system, CC/CA and equipment assembly)
• Powerchina LTDproject-levelStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction of BoP civil and electromechanical works for Miramar wind farm with 29 Goldwind turbines (98.6 MW total capacity), including transformer substation and 132 kV connection
• Sinoma Argentina S.A. / Loma Negra C.I.A.S.A.project-levelStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction of Loma Negra cement plant L'Amali Line 2 infrastructure (5800 ton/day capacity) in Olavarría, Buenos Aires

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Power Construction Corporation of China (Powerchina): Chinese state-owned EPC group that has partnered with Cartellone (Miramar wind farm) and increasingly pursues Latin American hydro, transmission and renewable projects. Comparable in renewable EPC civil works scope.

Direct peers

• Constructora Norberto Odebrecht: Brazilian construction major historically executing hydropower, transmission, ports and concessions across Latin America. Despite recent restructuring, remains a key structural peer for large regional infrastructure tenders.
• Techint Engineering & Construction: Argentine-founded, family-owned engineering and construction group operating across Latin America in heavy civil, energy, mining and industrial projects. Most direct comparable to Cartellone in terms of geography, multi-sector EPC scope, and family ownership profile.
• Empresas ICA: Mexico-based leading infrastructure constructor covering highways, bridges, tunnels, ports, water and industrial projects. Comparable diversified civil infrastructure portfolio and emerging-market contractor profile.
• Andrade Gutierrez: Brazilian heavy civil and EPC contractor with deep experience in dams, hydroelectric plants, transmission lines, mining infrastructure and concessions across Latin America. Comparable infrastructure portfolio and PPP/concession business model.
• OHLA Group (formerly OHL): Spanish-headquartered infrastructure group with strong Latin American presence in highways, tunnels, bridges and concessions. Comparable integrated construction-plus-concession operating model in the region.
• Sacyr Concesiones: Spanish construction and concessions group with major LatAm highway, water and hospital PPP concessions. Comparable mix of EPC execution and long-term concession annuity revenue.

Broad incumbents

• Webuild (formerly Salini Impregilo): Italian global infrastructure contractor specializing in large dams, hydroelectric plants, tunnels and metro systems worldwide. Directly comparable in hydroelectric-dam EPC niche where Cartellone also operates.
• Skanska Latin America / Global: Swedish global construction group active in highways, bridges, tunnels and renewable energy infrastructure with a meaningful Latin American presence. Comparable diversified heavy-civil and renewable EPC capability.
• Acciona Construcción: Spanish global infrastructure major with renewable energy, water and transportation concessions in Latin America. Overlaps with Cartellone on hydroelectric, water and renewable EPC, but from a broader portfolio and global platform.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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